What is the severity of CVE-2013-5180?

CVE-2013-5180 has a severity rating of medium, as it can lead to predictable values in random number generation.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5180?

To fix CVE-2013-5180, update your Mac OS X to version 10.9 or later where the vulnerability is addressed.

Which operating systems are affected by CVE-2013-5180?

CVE-2013-5180 affects Apple Mac OS X versions prior to 10.9, specifically 10.8.0 through 10.8.5.

What are the potential risks of CVE-2013-5180?

The risks of CVE-2013-5180 include the possibility for attackers to exploit predictable random values to compromise cryptographic protections.

Is CVE-2013-5180 still a concern for users today?

CVE-2013-5180 is not a concern for users running Mac OS X 10.9 or newer, but it remains an issue for those using affected versions.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2013-5180

medium

4.3

CWE

310

24/10/2013

17/9/2024

CVE-2013-5180

First published: Thu Oct 24 2013(Updated: )

The srandomdev function in Libc in Apple Mac OS X before 10.9, when the kernel random-number generator is unavailable, produces predictable values instead of the intended random values, which makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms by leveraging knowledge of these values, related to a compiler-optimization issue.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apple iOS and macOS	<=10.8.5
Apple iOS and macOS	=10.8.0
Apple iOS and macOS	=10.8.1
Apple iOS and macOS	=10.8.2
Apple iOS and macOS	=10.8.3
Apple iOS and macOS	=10.8.4
Apple iOS and macOS	=10.8.5

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Reference Links

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2013/Oct/msg00004.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-5180?
CVE-2013-5180 has a severity rating of medium, as it can lead to predictable values in random number generation.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5180?
To fix CVE-2013-5180, update your Mac OS X to version 10.9 or later where the vulnerability is addressed.
Which operating systems are affected by CVE-2013-5180?
CVE-2013-5180 affects Apple Mac OS X versions prior to 10.9, specifically 10.8.0 through 10.8.5.
What are the potential risks of CVE-2013-5180?
The risks of CVE-2013-5180 include the possibility for attackers to exploit predictable random values to compromise cryptographic protections.
Is CVE-2013-5180 still a concern for users today?
CVE-2013-5180 is not a concern for users running Mac OS X 10.9 or newer, but it remains an issue for those using affected versions.

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